There was a cooking program that I used to love called Simply Magic. It is an Australian cooking show presented by Kylie Kwong and it features Chinese food. Her recipes are healthy, made with fresh ingredients, and they are attainable in a home kitchen. Needless to say… I adore her. It was while watching her show that I saw a recipe for Chicken Fillets with Honey and Ginger. ...

Not long ago I had lunch at a little Lebanese restaurant and I discovered some really wonderful new dishes. One of these was shawarma, a meat mixture that is marinated in a spice blend, placed on a spit, and slowly grilled. It is sliced thin and served with pita and other fresh garnishes. It is very similar to a gyro but with distinctly different spices. I fell in love! The...

There was a cooking program that I used to love called Simply Magic. It is an Australian cooking show presented by Kylie Kwong and it features Chinese food. Her recipes are healthy, made with fresh ingredients, and they are attainable in a home kitchen. Needless to say… I adore her. It was while watching her show that I saw a recipe for Chicken Fillets with Honey and Ginger. I made them the very next day and they were...

Not long ago I had lunch at a little Lebanese restaurant and I discovered some really wonderful new dishes. One of these was shawarma, a meat mixture that is marinated in a spice blend, placed on a spit, and slowly grilled. It is sliced thin and served with pita and other fresh garnishes. It is very similar to a gyro but with distinctly different spices. I fell in love! The restaurant owner, of course, would not share their recipe...

When I get a craving for something I want instant satisfaction. Ask anyone who had ever accompanied me to an amusement park, waited with me in line, or sat with me while we waited for a table at a restaurant. Patience is not one of my virtues. In fact, I get down right testy when forced to wait against my will. So, when a craving for a creamy Thai coconut curry hit I knew I needed something that I could have on a plate, and...

I love coconut curries. They are common on Thai menus and I adore their rich, creamy, and spicy flavors. Thai flavors have become rather common in my kitchen in recent years. After I have my first bite of Pad Thai nearly ten years ago I became almost obsessed with trying new dishes and deconstructing them so I could make them at home. Some of the attempts have been successful. Other, not so much. So, when I was wondering how to...

I love roast chicken, and I love Asian food. I also love food that is easy to prepare and REALLY flavorful. The chicken pictured above fits that bill. Interested in the recipe? Then head on over to How To: Simplify and check out my guest...

Sometimes it is all about the sauce. The best part of this meal is really the sauce. It is the right combination of tangy and sweet, unlike the neon red sauces served by most Chinese carry-out places. Not to say my mixture of chicken and vegetables in this dish are not fantastic, because they are, but it is the sauce that makes this dish such a superstar. Aside from being really good, it is really easy and fairly quick to put...